Sensitive cookie in HTTPS session without 'secure' attribute in IBM Aspera Faspex

1) Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

EUVDB-ID: #VU106236

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22403

CWE-ID: CWE-614 - Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Faspex does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618965

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.